FAA Proposes Freezing Fog Taxi Time Fix for Airbus Jets
Published Date: 3/26/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants all Airbus A350-941 and -1041 planes to update their flight manuals because the current ones give wrong info about taxiing in freezing fog. This change helps pilots follow safer steps and avoid problems. If you fly or work with these planes, expect to update manuals soon to keep everyone safe—no big costs, just smarter flying!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
AFM Revision Required for A350
The FAA proposes that all Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 airplanes must have their aircraft flight manuals (AFMs) revised because the AFM gave an incorrect maximum cumulative taxi time in freezing fog. The revision must add the normal procedures for flightcrew as specified in the related EASA airworthiness directive being incorporated by reference.
New Pilot Procedures in Freezing Fog
If you are a flightcrew member on an Airbus A350-941 or A350-1041, the FAA proposes revising the AFM to correct the maximum cumulative taxi time in freezing fog and to provide normal procedures to follow in those conditions. The change is meant to address the unsafe condition and guide pilots to safer actions during freezing fog taxi operations.
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